At a press conference on Thursday the New Yorker vowed to put on a show the sporting crowds will "never forget."

She revealed her favourite half-time memory was watching the King of Pop rock the Rose Bowl in California in 1993 and gushed: "Watching Michael Jackson do the halftime show is one of the fondest memories that I have.

Fergie added her voice to the flood of praise, writing: "YES @LadyGaga just DID THAT!!"

And even Ivanka Trump wrote: "Incredible performance by @ladygaga."

Stadium perspective

Well that’s how you make an entrance.

She promised athleticism and energy, and Lady Gaga certainly delivered, jumping down from the roof after singing ‘God Bless America’ on top of the NRG Stadium.

Nobody was quite sure what to expect, but everyone inside the stadium was treated to a surprisingly orthodox performance by Gaga’s standards.

There were no meat dresses or political statements, just some of her top hits, and some well rehearsed choreography with the many back-up dancers – all about the music. It was refreshing to see, and a privilege to witness in person.

One of the best half-time performances in recent years. I say one of, I’m a Beyonce fan, so it’s hard to beat her lights out performance in New Orleans a few years ago.